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Epoxy Resins. A type of resin; film formers usually made from
bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin.
Erosion. Wearing away of paint films to expose the substrate or
undercoat.
Etch.
Surface preparation of metal by chemical means.
Evaporation Rate.
Rate at which a solvent evaporates.
Explosive Limits. A range of the ratio of solvent vapor to air
in which the mixture will explode if ignited. Below the lower or
above the higher explosive limit, the mixture is too lean or too
rich to explode. The critical ratio runs from about 1 to 12
percent of solvent vapor by volume at atmospheric pressure.
Extender Pigment. Pigment which can contribute specific
properties to paint, generally low in cost.
External Mix Nozzle. Spray nozzle in which the paint and air are
mixed outside the gun.
FAA.
Federal Aviation Administration.
Fading. Reduction in brightness of color or change in color of
paint film as a result of weathering.
Fan Pattern.
Geometry or shape of spray pattern.
Feathered Edge.
Tapered edge.
Feathering. (1) triggering a gun at the end of each stroke; (2)
tapering edge of paint film adjacent to peeled area.
Ferrous.
Iron.
Field Painting.
Painting at the job site.
Filler.
Extender; building agent for paint; inert pigment.
Film Build.
Thickness of one coat of paint.
Film-former. Paint component that cures to form a dry film;
binder; resin.
Film Integrity.
Degree of continuity of film.
Film Thickness Gage. Device used for measuring film thickness;
both wet and dry gages are available.
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